Art Delaney
Born: 1/5/1897 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 5/2/1970 in Hayward, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-04-16 | Final Game: 1929-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Arthur Dewey Delaney
Biography
Art Delaney was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1924 until 1929. Born in 1897, Delaney began his Major League career during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 13 wins and 22 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.26. Delaney was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 64 strikeouts, and he also recorded 2 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound.
Delaney's playing style reflected the challenges and dynamics of the late 1920s, a period when pitching talent was critical to a team's success. Although his overall win-loss record may not have been stellar, his contributions to the teams he played for demonstrated a commitment to the craft of pitching during a transformative time in baseball history. Delaney's tenure in the league, though relatively brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's development in the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 22 | 67 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 287.3 | 319 | 136 | 17 | 97 | 64 | 4.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1.80 | - |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 9 | 17 | 39 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 192.3 | 197 | 81 | 56 | 45 | 3.79 | -285.4 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 3 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 | 103 | 51 | 35 | 17 | 6.12 | -1359.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 91 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.154 | 0.198 | 0.187 | 0.385 | -636.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | STL | NL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 39 | 63 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.143 | -636.7 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 20 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 67 | 0 | 17 | 68 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | SLN | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BSN | P | 39 | 0 | 13 | 47 | 2 | 3 |
| 1929 | BSN | P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 67 |